Forgiveness Definition | What Is Forgiveness - Greater Good
Jan 14, 2026 · Psychologists generally define forgiveness as a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or group who has harmed you, regardless of …
What is Forgiveness? - Greater Good
Aug 19, 2010 · The essence of forgiveness is being resilient when things don’t go the way you want—to be at peace with “no,” be at peace with what is, be at peace with the vulnerability inherent in human …
How Forgiveness Changes You and Your Brain - Greater Good
Apr 29, 2025 · Rather, forgiveness involves imagining the perspective of the harm-doer and actively letting go of the painful association between them and yourself. Forgiveness means embracing your …
Forgiveness | Greater Good
Jan 14, 2026 · Psychologists generally define forgiveness as a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or group who has harmed you, regardless of …
What Does It Actually Mean to Forgive? - Greater Good
Jul 7, 2025 · After 40 years studying forgiveness, Robert Enright explores how we define it and why people are skeptical about it.
Eight Keys to Forgiveness - Greater Good
Oct 15, 2015 · Forgiveness does not necessarily come easily; but it is possible for many of us to achieve, if we have the right tools and are willing to put in the effort. Below is an outline of the basic …
The New Science of Forgiveness - Greater Good
Sep 1, 2004 · But if the new science of forgiveness has proved anything, it’s that these offenses don’t need to condemn us to a life of hurt and aggravation. For years, political and religious figures, such …
Fred Luskin Explains How to Forgive - Greater Good
Aug 24, 2010 · In a new series of videos on Greater Good, forgiveness expert Fred Luskin shares what he has learned from two decades of studying and teaching forgiveness. Dr. Luskin’s presentation …
How to Overcome Barriers to Forgiveness - Greater Good
May 13, 2014 · It's hard to let go of the suffering caused by someone else’s wrongdoing. What barriers stand in the way of forgiveness—and how can we overcome them?
How Therapists Can Help Clients Move Toward Forgiveness
Sep 4, 2025 · Forgiveness may be the final step that clients can take in the journey of emotional healing from past hurts.